I want to say thank you to all of my fans who have been there for me in not only the greatest moments but in the most difficult ones. Words cannot convey how much your love and support means to me.

Returning to not just fighting, but winning, was my entire focus this past year. However, sometimes — even when you prepare and give everything you have and want something so badly — it doesn’t work how you planned. I take pride in seeing how far the women’s division has come in the UFC and commend all the other women who have been part of making this possible, including Amanda.

I need to take some time to reflect and think about the future. Thank you for believing in me and understanding.

Rousey’s mom, AnnMaria De Mars, took to her personal blog after UFC 207 to defend her daughter and shed light on the superstar’s unwavering accomplishments. She posted the following:

All of those who have criticized Ronda for taking a loss so to heart, for not just ‘shrugging it off’ don’t understand that what made Ronda so successful is that she cares DEEPLY about winning to an extent that I don’t believe the average person can wrap his/her head around.

Caring deeply about something and working your hardest to achieve it doesn’t mean you make the right decisions 100% of the time. Wouldn’t it be a nicer world if it did?

Those of you who want to criticize Ronda, I just want to point out a few things. First of all, I know her better than you and she is a smart, kind, talented, generous, hard-working person.

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Jamie J Yetman – Founder of MMA-Paradise.com

Jamie J Yetman (1984-2016)

The world has lost a huge fan of MMA. Jamie J Yetman (founder of mma-paradise.com) has been taken from us far too soon.

In memory of Jamie the site will be continuing to provide fans with updates from the world of mixed martial arts. We’re honored to take this task on to keep the memory of one of the biggest fan of the world’s best sport alive.

MMA Paradise will strive to bring you the biggest stories in the world of MMA, as well as coverage of all the events put on by UFC. We think that’s how Jamie would have wanted it.